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Burao Forum: The Developmental Stagnation of Burco, Existing Challenges, and Potential Solutions
  • July 31, 2025
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Laasgeel Institute Holds Training on Civic Education in Somaliland
  • July 30, 2025
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Academic Discussion: Somalilandโ€™s Jurisdiction on June 26, 1960, and the Roadmap to Re-Recognition
  • July 1, 2025
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๐’๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐โ€“๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐€๐ซ๐š๐› ๐„๐ฆ๐ข๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: ๐„๐œ๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐œ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
  • February 26, 2026
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This paper examines the strategic partnership between Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on economic development, security, social…

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The time for action: The African Union must resolve the Somaliland and Somalia dispute.
  • September 29, 2025
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This policy brief urges the African Union to resolve the long-standing dispute between Somaliland and Somalia. It asserts that Somalilandโ€™s…

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Somaliland: A Strategic Ally for the United States in the Hornย ofย Africa.
  • September 10, 2025
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This policy brief addresses why a strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Somaliland benefits U.S. national…

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Remittances as Engines of Development in Somaliland Beyond Daily Expenses
  • September 3, 2025
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This policy brief highlights the central role of remittances in Somalilandโ€™s economy and their potential to shift from household survival…

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Revitalizing Burco: Addressing developmental Stagnation of Burco, Existing Challenges and Potential Solutions.
  • August 20, 2025
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Burco, the second capital of Somaliland, faces economic and developmental stagnation caused by restrictive โ€œred zoneโ€ policies, lack of decentralization,…

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Mohamed Abdisamad
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Mohamed is the founder and executive director of the Laasgeel Institute. He oversees the organization's overall operations and leads external relations and resource mobilization. With extensive experience in NGO management, he has worked with several nonprofit organizations and the public sector in Somaliland. He is currently pursuing a masterโ€™s degree in international relations and diplomacy.

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Amiira Abdirahman serves as the deputy director, overseeing the institute's management and daily operations. She has experience working with both international and local NGOs and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations. Additionally, she has participated in several international training programs, including the YALI Regional Leadership Program.

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Secretary & Acting General Director of Research, Development

Yasmiin Suileman is the secretary at Laasgeel Institute and the Acting General Director of Research and Development. She holds a Masterโ€™s degree in biomedical sciences from Bangladesh University and is also a senior researcher. Yasmiin has experience working with both international and local NGOs in Somaliland.